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$168,371$94 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

509 RICHARDSON AVE

ASHTON, IL 61006
1 / 1
Baths
1,784 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$168K
$159K low$178K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$82,513
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$66,010
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.54%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$85,858
HOLCOMB STATE BANK · 4% 2 · recorded Dec 16, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,466 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$49,410 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,743
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,667
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$44,918
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$148,230

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyLEE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Ashton-Franklin Center High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.2 mi

District: Ashton Community Unit School District 275

Neighborhood · ZIP 61006These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.91
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,748
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.25 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,886
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88,347
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.36 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.54%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

509 Richardson Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Lee County
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Lee County
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Ashton 61006
  • Older than 67% of homes in Lee County

What homes are worth in Ashton 61006

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$66K$535K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Ashton 61006.

How it measures up in Ashton 61006

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ashton 61006.

Estimated value$168,371
CheaperTypical $191,488Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,712 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 509 Richardson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAshton 61006Lee County
Estimated valuepricier than$168,37138% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9432% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,784 ft²54% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac13% of homes26% of homes
Year builtnewer than191555% of homes33% of homes

About 509 Richardson Ave

How much is 509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL is $168,371 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $158,976 to $177,766. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL last sell?

509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL last sold on Dec 16, 2016, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL?

509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL has 1 bathrooms, 1,784 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL built?

509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL?

509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL is assigned to Ashton-Franklin Center High School (middle), rated B; Ashton-Franklin Center Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Ashton Community Unit School District 275. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL compare to other homes in Ashton 61006?

Among the 663 homes in Ashton 61006, it is worth more than 38% of them ($168,371 against a typical $191,488), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($94 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,784 ft² against a typical 1,712 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (1915 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Lee County, it is worth more than 45% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Richardson Ave, Ashton, IL was $3,466. The county assessed it at $49,410.

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